The mayors of five U.S. West Coast cities met in Portland for a two-day summit last week to deliver ideas to reduce carbon emissions on a regional level. The meeting was held as the world leaders met in the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (CPO21) in Paris to discuss carbon reductions on a global scale.
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Air New Zealand Withdraws 2030 Emissions Initiative Due to Fuel Costs and Delays
Air New Zealand has dropped its 2030 climate goal due to challenges with fuel-efficient aircraft delivery and alternative fuel costs, making it the first major airline to revise near-term environmental targets.
Google Blames AI in Carbon Emissions Rise, Challenging 2030 Net Zero Pledge
Google's annual sustainability report revealed that despite efforts, the company's carbon emissions continued to rise in part due to challenges related to AI.
Amazon Shareholders Vote Against All 14 Outside Proposals That Include Disclosing Carbon Emissions, Directors' Donations
Amazon.com investors have voted down all 14 resolutions that called for increased transparency on carbon emissions, directors' donations, and the establishment of a committee to manage AI development.
Japan Power Producer to Substitute Coal with Ammonia in Reducing Carbon Emissions
Jera Co., Japan's top power producer, launches a pioneering project to cut coal emissions by integrating ammonia into electricity generation at the Hekinan Thermal Power Station in Aichi prefecture. The project aims to replace 20% of coal heating value with ammonia.
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A global deal to curb carbon emissions must recognize each country's right to develop, France's foreign minister said in New Delhi on Thursday, as the host of this year's U.N. climate change talks seeks to win India's backing for a global deal.
Once at the forefront of the fight against global warming, Japan is now facing calls from other big economies such as China to set fresh emissions targets as Tokyo increases its use of dirty coal energy to replace nuclear.
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